Latex Free Buttered Peas with Mint
Simple, vibrant, and genuinely delicious, this buttered pea dish is the kind of side that makes you wonder why you ever overthought vegetables. Frozen peas go straight into boiling salted water, then get tossed in foamy melted butter and finished with torn fresh mint — the whole thing comes together in minutes with almost no effort. For anyone navigating a latex sensitivity, this recipe is a natural fit because every ingredient is straightforward and free from the high-risk foods — like avocado, banana, or kiwi — that often create problems. There's no processed sauce, no mystery seasoning blend, just butter, salt, peas, and mint. The mint is what really elevates this from a basic side to something that feels intentional and bright, cutting through the richness of the butter beautifully. It pairs well with just about any protein or grain, making it an easy weeknight workhorse you'll come back to again and again.
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4 servings
- 3 cups frozen peas
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the frozen peas and cook for 2–3 minutes, until bright green and just tender.
- 2
Drain the peas through a colander and shake off any excess water.
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